1.5 Organizing a System Proposal
Cover Letter Title Page of the Project Table of Contents Executive Summary Outline of system study with appropriate documentation Detailed results of system study System alternatives (3 or 4) System analysts recommendations Proposal Summary Appendices
Understanding what it takes to build a system proposal.
1.5.1 Cover Letter
Outlines current system, including a brief history of current application and operational functionality.
1.5.2 Title Page of the Project
As stated
1.5.3 Table of Contents
As stated
1.5.4 Executive Summary
Describes the way the proposed system will be develop and who, what, where, when and why.  The summary should also contain a summary of recommendations as well because most of the time they only read summaries.
1.5.5 Outline of system study with appropriate documentation
Describes proposed methods and procedures. Outlines aspects that are part of a previous or existing system and how the proposed system will improve the current application.  Also describes who or what was studied and the questions, interviews and sample data that was observed.
1.5.6 Detailed results of system study
This area describes what was found out about the people and systems need for all the methods described from the previous section.  Its best to discuss conclusions to the workers experience and begin to develop alternatives solutions which is described in the next section.
1.5.7 System alternatives (3 or 4)
This area addresses multiple solutions described in the outline based upon the results founds.  This area should contain multiple solutions or alternatives based upon the results of the studies.
The solutions should clearly indicate who should implement the solution, equipment if needed and effort needed to fulfill the duty for each solution.
1.5.8 System analysts recommendations
After the different solutions are recommended then you should prioritizes those solutions and give recommendations as to which one best fits the projects needs.
1.5.9 Proposal Summary
This area is a brief statement that is almost identical to the executive summary and presents the final recommendations and if goals can be met.  It is important here to be positive in your summary.
1.5.10 Appendices
This area covers specific areas of interests that different users and managers find to be beneficial in helping them make their decision.
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